New Weight-Loss shot enters human testing

NCT ID NCT06493084

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called LAE102, given as an injection, in healthy volunteers and people who are overweight or obese. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will also look for early signs of weight-related effects. The study involves 160 participants and is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

LAE102 injection

What this could lead to

If this early trial shows LAE102 is safe, it could lead to a new injectable medication for weight management in people who are overweight or obese.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 160 participants, focused on safety and dosing. It is not designed to prove weight loss, and many drugs fail at this stage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Fudan Zhongshan Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201203, China

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••